Spring emergency siren testing is scheduled to begin , Wednesday, March 26. Testing will be conducted at 10 a.m., unless inclement weather is occurring.

The Sidney and Greater Area (SAGA) Fund announces the open application period for its April 2025 grant application cycle. The SAGA Fund is dedicated to igniting positive changes and addressing pressing local needs.

A Gering man was arrested after the Alliance Police Department was contacted about his involvement in "inappropriate and illegal activities with an underage individual."

Alliance Police Sgt David LaDuke returns to full duty after he was injured making contact with a violent suspect in 2024.

After months of anticipation, Sonny’s Super Snow Mountain officially melted Wednesday, leaving behind not just dirt and dust, but one lucky winner in the annual contest with radio stations 987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country.

The Sidney Police Department is investigating an alleged incident involving inappropriate contact between juveniles at Legion Park.

The Sidney City Council received one bid in the March 11 council meeting for the former police department building.

Growers gathered at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center in Alliance on February 27 for the annual Nebraska 2025 On-Farm Research Network results event to learn how research projects on their farms and others were faring. 

David and Jennifer Mead have announced their retirement from music education. They have been teaching a total of 33 years; 29 years in Sidney.

An Ogallala man will be sentenced in May for a Kearney sexual assault involving a 13-year-old victim.

Kid's Korner Child Care Center in Sidney, with the newly-added "The Hangout" introduced their new look at a ribbon cutting March 10.

Alliance Police Department Capt. Kirk Felker recently completed a three-day FBI training course. The course was held at the FBI Omaha Field Office.

As Chief of Police for the City of Kimball, I would like to highlight our police department. I am very humbled by the quality of officers we have. As I mentioned many times before, we are not in a hurry to be fully staffed. We will not take the first appl

Chadron State College has announced students accepted into the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) pathway for Fall 2025.

A Lyman man was arrested Friday night at Walmart in Scottsbluff after attempting to flee officers while in possession of a concealed firearm, according to the Scottsbluff Police Department.

Dr. Ron K. Patterson has announced his intent to resign as Chadron State College’s President to become the next President of Murray State University. Murray State University’s Board of Regents made the announcement during a public meeting Monday.

The Hall Sisters, a quartet from Garner, N.C. will be at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center on March 28. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students, Children under 5 are free.

A collision between a semi-truck hauling cattle and a car at the intersection of Highway 71 and West 42nd Street in Scottsbluff Sunday afternoon resulted in the semi overturning and the loss of eight cows.

A train engine sparked a fire in a wheat stubble field east of Brownson on Sunday afternoon, burning 30 acres of a wheat stubble field before firefighters were able to contain the blaze, south of Cheyenne County Road 32.

Fire danger is set to return Monday across Nebraska, with Red Flag Warnings issued for large portions of the state.

The Cheyenne County Lawyers’ Association is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a deserving student from Cheyenne County.

A Lorenzo teen was treated for injuries suffered in a single vehicle accident on Cheyenne County Road 8 near County Road 113 March 4.

A Kimball man was sentenced March 4 to 24 months for Class 4 Felony Cruelty to Animal Resulting in Death. He was found guilty of killing and eating his ex-wife's cat.

The All is Bright Christmas Tour is the recipient of a Nebraska Tourism Marketing Grant. The grant will be used to expand promotional efforts for the 2025 event.

A winter storm sweeping across the Nebraska Panhandle and southeastern Wyoming is expected to continue through Friday, with some areas forecasted to receive near a foot of snow.

A Gering teenager is on the road to recovery after an ATV accident and subsequent stroke, thanks to the swift response and expert care from Regional West Medical Center’s emergency and rehabilitation teams.

Gov. Jim Pillen will host a town hall meeting in Scottsbluff Monday, March 10, at the Hampton Inn, 301 W. Highway 26, Scottsbluff.

In October of 2024, the Mid-Plains Community College Ogallala campus' Ready-to-Work: Building Construction Homes for Heroes program received a funding boost to go toward the tiny home community.

Authorities are warning Scottsbluff residents and businesses of an ongoing phone scam in which fraudsters are impersonating Pipe Works Plumbing LLC and demanding immediate payment.

Authorities in Garden County successfully rescued three children and two women from a dangerous situation after a suspect allegedly held them against their will and drove at high speeds last week.

The Kimball High School FFA Chapter spread the table for family, friends and the community supporting the organization February 28.

A new winter storm is set to impact the region beginning late Wednesday night, with heavy snow and gusty winds expected across parts of the Nebraska panhandle and eastern Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service.

A Fort Morgan man was arrested this week following an investigation into child pornography, authorities said.

A motorcycle crash east of Sidney on Sunday night resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man, according to Cheyenne County Attorney Amber Horn.

Country music artist Jo Dee Messina will take center stage as the headlining act of the 2025 Logan County Fair & Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Nebraska Pheasants Forever Chapter 278 held its annual banquet March 1 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. The event raises funds for local conservation activities.

987 The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country are shifting into high gear with a giveaway that could put a brand-new John Deere Z315E Ztrak riding lawn mower in the hands of one lucky listener.

A man was taken into custody following a domestic disturbance in Potter on Sunday afternoon, where authorities say a woman was pushed out of a moving vehicle during an argument.

A motorcycle crash east of Sidney shut down part of Highway 30 Sunday night and sent one person to the hospital.

The Cheyenne County community rallied in overwhelming support of two-year-old Beckett Block and his family Friday night at the "Beckett Tough" fundraiser, filling the Sidney Elk’s Lodge beyond capacity and showcasing the power of small-town generosity.

Country music star Hunter Hayes will headline the 2025 Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo on Friday, July 25, bringing a high-energy concert to the weeklong event in Sidney from July 19-26.

A bill aimed at boosting rural healthcare by providing student loans and loan repayment assistance for nurse anesthetists has advanced in the Nebraska Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Bridgeport pharmacist Scott Linders has taken another opportunity. Sonny's Super Foods has decided to permanently close the pharmacy due to ongoing challenges in staffing.

A dinner and auction fundraiser for two-year-old Beckett Block will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at the Sidney Elk’s Lodge at 1040 Jackson St.

A fugitive who evaded capture for more than four decades after a 1982 bombing in Wyoming has been arrested.

Rauner & Associates have issued a 'Clean Opinion' for the City of Sidney. The announcement was made in the February 25 city council meeting.

The Sidney Evangelical Free Church AWANA program held a 'Grand Prix' competition Wednesday evening, February 26.

Farmers across western Nebraska and surrounding regions now have 24/7 access to high-quality liquid fertilizer with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility by Adams Industries and Simplot Grower Solutions.

The Simplot-Adams Industries liquid fertilizer site officially opened to the public Wednesday, February 26. The facility is the only one of its kind in the Panhandle area.

The Bridgeport Speech Team captured the 2025 SPVA Conference Championship, earning multiple top finishes in various events to claim the team title.

The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers will be on tour March 7-14, stopping in Scottsbluff March 10.

A grass fire ignited near Mitchell Tuesday afternoon. Several departments responded, containing the fire. Mitchell Fire is staying at the scene through the night.

For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. This article is part of a series highlighting ideas and tactics for bringing another family member into the operation.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning until 11 p.m. tonight for Cheyenne and Morrill counties.

SIDNEY -- Madison Dunn was introduced in the February 24 Cheyenne County Fair Board meeting as the new Rodeo Queen Coordinator.

Firefighters responded to a large burn pit fire near Lake Minatare Road on Sunday afternoon, extinguishing the flames as high winds and blowing embers created hazardous conditions.

Rural Prosperity Nebraska offers various services to communities.  One of the programs is "Marketing Hometown America."

A High Wind Watch remains in effect from Sunday evening through Tuesday evening for Kimball, Banner, Scotts Bluff and east Laramie Counties. 

The Sidney Police Department responded to a report of a possible stabbing and shooting incident early Sunday morning, but an investigation revealed the situation was less severe than initially reported.

The Potter-Dix communities, and others in the area, came out to the Potter-Dix FFA Rocky Mountain Oyster fry and labor auction Saturday, February 22.

Friday morning, February 20, the Table of Grace on Alvarado Road was busy with volunteers.

SCOTTSBLUFF -- The Polar Plunge scheduled for as a Nebraska Special Olympics fund raiser has been postponed due to ice and cold.

Last fall, residents in the tiny village of Lamar voted to cease being a village. There was little pushback -- no fights, no last-minute moonshots to save the town.

Three vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 26 and Avenue B in Scottsbluff.